The Life Hacks and Stuff Podcast

ULS data placed into a PostgreSQL database using Python so you can et your own version of the data for free.

What is ground truth and why is it important to keep our friends and loved ones safe?

Much more technical pod this time. I talk about using the ULS database to create a list of active ham operators.

The other side of Generative AI

I try to be topical but this covers Etsy, Twitch, the hot water heater replacement, solar panel actuators, and the car shelter. A little bit for everyone

Why did they abandon the segmentation of the human brain into different functions? 

Let's talk about what we label as disability (meaning we as a society failed at acceptance and/or inclusion), diversity (everything not being the same and for the better for it), and AI. This is on the long side. 

Actuators and Hot Water

Getting motivated and keeping it going through obstacles.

Coffee brewing/clean up hack

Let's talk about a couple of things every homeowner needs to have, even if they always hire professionals.

Etsy, recipes

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Tankless water heater and more

Let's review 3 things this time. The cat litter I decided to try, what AI can and cannot do, and the mounting of solar panels on roofs.

Do you need to adjust solar panel angles? Can you get around transfer delays (power to battery) on solar systems by using an APC-type battery backup system? 

Let's talk about making 2D into 3D

Today I talk about my security project

3D printing maintenance in this episode

Making bread rise in cold temps, getting plants started for harvest, taking care of your yard (animal-wise)

A revelation on the crawl space project, update on the car shelter, and guy wires for auto antennas?

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Properly asking AI and using the right tool for the job.

Weekend update

Let's talk about using AI as a programming companion and planning.

Lets talk about a srping/summer project of insulating the crawlspace to give you a warmer winter next year.

I'm a photographer, drone pilot, ham operator, and cook. This week we revisit food.

I discuss my use of AI with my 3D creations and how AI is not a creative tool but can help drive creativity.

You know I care about emergency communications. The most efficient way is using digital modes, when we talk about lists and lots of information. But to make it second nature takes practice. Let's face it, our passion for ham radio is not cheap. Enter the DigiPi, a series of software on a Raspberry Pi Zero capable of handling (with the use of your phone or a tablet) digital modes. This makes an inexpensive way to get in the practice you need. This is not a toy, but a fully functional platform for FLDigi, WinLInk, FT8, and JS*Call (I even leave mine on overnight set to WSPR so people can see the propagation). There will be a companion blog post on communitystrong.us with more on the DigiPi .

Don't print if you can buy, most of the time. Sometimes it is easier and cheaper to print something useful.

What topics I plan to cover this year, and a hack on having multiple cat litter pans.

DMR, FT8, Winlink, JS8, FLDigi, Varac

While it is too cold and snowy to work outside on an antenna project, it is a perfect time to design one. It is also a good time to plan out where it can go. When putting up a horizontal wire antenna, do you have an intense laser and the right height? Why not use it to help plan the path? The light would show anything in the way. Plus, winter reminds us that branches dip under the weight of the snow.

These are the people and channels that inspired me this year.

Two things that should be taught as early as possible.

With black Friday appooraching, ideas for the drone enthusiast in your life

Got a science type or a ham radio operator in your life? Black Friday approaches.

As a snack or something to bring to a party, it is a healthy alternative to store-bought bread.

Prices are high and time is in high demand. Let's keep it healthy, simple, and convient.

Books, Solar Panels, and Python

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